2017 Calendar features six special events and new weekly discounts
Roanoke County’s outdoor aquatics facility, Splash Valley Water Park returns for a new season on Memorial Day Weekend. The park will be open on Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 and the following weekend. Daily operation begins on Thursday, June 8.
This season the water park is also offering several weekly discounts:
- Making Memories Mondays – Ages 55 and older get in free with one paid youth admission
. • Family Tuesday’s – Families of up to 6 individuals per household get in for a flat $25 admission.
- $6 Wednesdays – Individual admissions are only $6 all day long regardless of age or residency.
- NEWThursday Pizza Deal – Get $5 off the purchase price of a whole pizza order after 4pm.
The 2017 includes several special event nights, featuring a live DJ, extra family activities and extended hours until 9 p.m. These events will be held Thursday, June 8, Thursday, June 22, Friday, July 7, Friday, July 21, Friday, August 4 and Friday, August 18. The July 21 event will have a SuperHero Night theme. Gate admission applies for all special events, which is $5 for all visitors after 4:00 p.m.
Parks Recreation and Tourism director Doug Blount says he’s excited about the water park’s seventh season. “The opening of Splash Valley signals the beginning of summertime fun in Roanoke County. We’re proud of what’s been accomplished here in creating a destination aquatics facility, and we encourage our residents to come out and cool off in the pool with us!”
A limited number of 2017 Season Passes are still available, although half of this year’s allotment has already been purchased. The final day to purchase any remaining passes will be June 30. Reservations are also being taken for birthday parties, group visitation and after-hours facility rentals. Information about passes, group rates, fees and operating schedule can be found at www.SplashValleyWaterPark.com. Visitors can sign up to receive notifications by email or text regarding weather related closures at the park. Anyone wishing to opt into this service can sign up at www.SplashValleyWaterPark.com/alerts.
As for Memorial Day weekend, Blount says it’s a great time to visit the park. “For families staying in town for the holiday, we offer a fantastic recreation opportunity at a great value. Right now they’re calling for beautiful weather, so we hope to see lots of folks out there to splash into the fun.”
-Submitted by Scott Ramsburg